Custom Exterior and Interior Murals, Decorative Finishes, Venetian Plaster, Trompe L'oeil & More!
Murals & More of Franklin TN provides custom, large-scale mural artwork, hand-painted graphics, and decorative finishes. See how renowned master muralist, Michael Cooper, can transform the walls of your business or home.
What does Murals & More do?
Murals & More is a custom mural painting company based in Franklin, Tennessee. Owner and master muralist Michael Cooper and his team design and hand-paint large-scale interior and exterior murals, Italian Venetian plaster, custom graphics and hand-painted signage, Trompe L'oeil, and decorative finishes for residential and commercial clients across the United States. Their specialty is large-scale Trompe L’oeil, meaning, “to fool the eye”. The company has been in business for over 35 years and, among many others, has completed projects for Blake Shelton's Ole Red, Thistle Farms, multiple exterior murals for Lebanon, KY, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital At Williamson Medical, Williamson Cardiac Rehab, DaVita HQ in Denver, City of Pontotoc, Mississippi, City of Houston, Mississippi, multiple YMCAs throughout the Southeast, the largest exterior mural in Franklin, TN, and countless other walls around the country.
Custom Painted Mural Art For Your Business or Home
Showplace Design and Remodel of Nashville TN
Renowned Mural Painter & Artist
CANVAS MURALS
Custom-designed and hand painted on heavy weight muslin at our studio in Franklin, TN., these interior murals are installed much like a single piece of wallpaper, looking like they were painted on-site, but allowing them to be removed and reused at any time.
DECORATIVE FINISHES
Fine, hand-applied Old World Italian plasters, textured stuccos and natural stones, faux marble, faux wood, custom stenciling, aging, gold leaf, custom glazes - all types of decorative surface treatments to blend into or accent any interior or exterior environment.
EXTERIOR MURALS
Custom designed, hand-painted, basic or photo-realistic, residential or multi-story commercial, we’ve painted on most every surface imaginable. Our specialty is Trompe L’oeil, meaning “to fool the eye”, a technique sure to bring more eyes and smiles to your wall.
FEATURED PROJECT
OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
Located in Mt. Juliet, this non-profit is one-of-a-kind, fostering senior, disabled and otherwise hard-to-home dogs. Once you agree to foster a dog, they will pick up all of its medical needs for t amazing murals!
We’ve painted directly on-site as well as on canvas, and are getting ready to paint on aluminum panels, to be installed on an exterior fence. Here are just a few pix showing the amazing detail
INTERIOR MURALS
Creatively designed and expertly painted murals for most interior surfaces; including, but not limited to: residential, commercial, medical, recreational, food service, etc. Can be painted on-site or, if possible, painted in our studio and installed on-site.
- Adams Investments
- Williamson Children's Hospital
- Rainbow Key Restaurant
- Kingsport YMCA
- Covenant Presbyterian
RECREATIONAL FACILITY MURALS
Painting murals in Recreational Facilities are a specialty of ours! Natatoriums, Wellness Centers, Child Watch areas, Exterior Pools, Spin Rooms, Hallways, Meeting Facilities, Entry Vestibules, we've done them all and then some! Add a sense of “Wow!” to your Center!
SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS
Do you have a large logo or graphic that needs to be replicated on the interior or exterior of your building? Maybe 14 stories up on a brick wall? We can do that. Make it look like it’s been there for a hundred years? We can do that, too. Signage, graphics, etc.
Murals & More FAQs
How much does a custom wall mural cost?
A. Custom-designed hand-painted mural pricing depends on a number of different factors. Including the size of the wall, the complexity of the design, the stability and texture of the surface being painted, and the location of the project. Most residential murals from Murals & More range from a few thousand dollars for smaller interior pieces to six figures or more for large-scale commercial or multi-story projects. Every project begins with a free consultation and a ballpark estimate, so there are no surprises. You can also simply give us a not-to-exceed budget, and we can design the piece accordingly.
How long does it take to paint a custom mural?
The timeline depends on the size and level of detail of the mural. Smaller residential murals are typically completed within 3–7 days, while mid-sized commercial murals generally take two to four weeks. Large multi-story exterior murals and highly detailed Trompe L’oeil pieces may take a month or longer. Canvas murals, which are hand-painted in our Franklin studio and installed on-site, allow us to work efficiently regardless of weather conditions. Michael will provide a firm timeline as part of your estimate.
Do you travel for mural projects?
In a word, Yes. While Murals & More is based in Franklin, Tennessee, master muralist Michael Cooper travels nationwide for both residential and commercial projects. We’ve completed murals throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, and across the United States, including projects in Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Palm Springs, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Lebanon, KY, just to name a few.
What surfaces can you paint a mural on?
We’ve hand-painted murals on nearly every surface imaginable, including interior drywall, exterior brick, concrete, stucco, split-faced stone, wood, corrugated metal panels, plaster, canvas (installed like wallpaper), aluminum panels, ceilings, and more. We select specialty paints and sealers based on the surface type, location, and whether the mural will be exposed to weather, UV rays, or moisture. Outdoor murals are painted with premium UV-resistant exterior paints designed for long-term durability. All of our murals are top-coated with a crystal clear solution to add durability and cut down on UV fading.
What is Trompe L'oeil and why is it a Murals & More specialty?
Trompe L’oeil, French for “to fool the eye,” is a uniquely designed and hand-painted technique that creates photorealistic illusions on walls, ceilings, and architectural surfaces utilizing perspective as a tool itself. A well-executed Trompe L’oeil mural can make a flat wall appear to be an open archway, a window overlooking a Tuscan landscape, or a hidden bookshelf. Maybe even an entire room that appears from nothing! Michael Cooper has more than 35 years of Trompe L’oeil experience and considers it one of the signature specialties of Murals & More, alongside Italian Venetian plaster, large scale graphics and decorative finishes.
How do you protect outdoor murals from weather and fading?
Exterior murals are painted using premium UV-resistant acrylic paints specifically formulated to resist fading, cracking, and weather damage. Once the mural is complete, we also apply a protective clear-coat sealer that adds an additional layer of UV protection and makes the surface easier to maintain. Many of our exterior murals, including projects on multi-story brick buildings, have remained vibrant for decades.
